Summary
Reports from an insider claim thatBungie’s newMarathontitle could get some kind of reveal next week. Originally announced in 2023, the nextMarathongame fromBungiewill be a multiplayer reboot with live service elements, and fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting more information about the title.
The originalMarathontrilogywas released between 1994 and 1996, soon afterDoommade the FPS genre incredibly popular. In the first game, players assumed the role of an unnamed security officer aboard the UESC Marathon spaceship, fighting an alien invasion and a rogue AI. The trilogy became quite popular, and it recently received remasters. In 2023, theMarathonreboot was unveiled during the PlayStation Showcase event, but not much information about the game or actual gameplay footage has been divulged since then.
Now, the latest episode ofGame Mess Decides(viaInsider Gaming) has teased aMarathonreveal, as Jeff Grubb claimed that players could expect more information aboutMarathoncoming up “late next week.” While it’s unconfirmed what kind of information could appear in this reveal,Marathonmay finally get some gameplay footage.Bungierecently teasedMarathonon social media, and Grubb already mentioned an April reveal a few months ago, so there’s a fair probability that the rumors about a reveal are accurate. In any case, it’s still best to take the rumors with a grain of salt until official confirmation.
New Rumor Indicates That Marathon Could Get a New Reveal in Early April
The rumors of aMarathonreveal are cohesive with the recent developments regarding the title. In late 2024,Bungie started playtestingMarathon, as confirmed by multiple content creators who were invited to participate in the process. This could indicate that development is in its final stages, giving even more credibility to the theories that the live service game will release soon.
While there’s not much information aboutMarathonyet, some details about the upcoming multiplayer FPS are already known. For example, recent job listings indicate thatMarathoncould have seasonal eventssuch as holiday-themed activities, something that other Bungie games likeDestiny 2do, which could be useful in keeping the user base engaged.
Also, some gamers recently discoveredMarathon’s pre-order bonuses on Steam, which reportedly include aDestinycrossover that gives the purchaser freeMarathonskins inDestiny 2, as well as other goodies. WhileMarathondoes not have an official release date yet, the game is expected by many fans to be released sometime in 2026 with a $40 price tag.
